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BioWare Is Closing

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Read the story

BioWare says it is closing after more than 30 years of making games. The studio announced the news on October 21. It is known for Mass Effect and Dragon Age.

EA also says it will close the Edmonton workplace. Early work on the next Mass Effect game will stop. BioWare says its focus is now on supporting its team.

Source: BioWare; Electronic Arts, 2026-10-21. https://blog.bioware.com/2026/10/21/bioware-update/

Read and practise

1. What will happen to work on the next Mass Effect game?

   1. The game has been completed
   2. Early development will stop
   3. Development will move to the Edmonton workplace

2. Who does BioWare say it is focusing on now?

   1. Supporting its employees
   2. Taking away players’ older games
   3. Opening a new Edmonton studio

3. Which claim does the story NOT make?

   1. Previously released games are being withdrawn
   2. Work on the announced new project is ending
   3. BioWare is supporting affected employees

Your turn

Write a headline that reports the closure without claiming that players will lose access to old games.

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